Troy, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Troy, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Troy Borough Hall
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Location of Troy in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Troy, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,354 |
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1,233 |
| • Density | 1,609.66/sq mi (621.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
16947
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-77584 |
Troy is a small town, also called a borough, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of a larger area known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2010, about 1,354 people lived there. Kids living in Troy go to schools in the Troy Area School District.
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History of Troy, Pennsylvania
Troy became an official borough in 1845. It was created from Troy Township, which is the area around the borough. Before 1810, the land where Troy is now was part of Luzerne County. When Ontario County (now Bradford County) was formed in 1810, Troy became part of it.
Two important buildings in Troy are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Troy Public High School and the Van Dyne Civic Building. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history.
Geography and Location of Troy
Troy is located in the western part of Bradford County. You can find it at coordinates 41.782180 degrees North and -76.789561 degrees West. The borough is surrounded by Troy Township, but it is a separate area.
U.S. Route 6 is a main road that goes through Troy. If you go east on this road, you will reach Towanda, which is about 20 miles away. Towanda is the county seat. If you go west on U.S. Route 6, you will get to Mansfield, which is about 17 miles away.
Pennsylvania Route 14 also passes through Troy. It turns south from U.S. Route 6 in the middle of town and leads about 10 miles to Canton. This highway also turns north from U.S. Route 6 just east of Troy and goes about 25 miles to Elmira, New York.
The United States Census Bureau says that Troy covers a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
People and Population in Troy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 480 | — | |
| 1860 | 757 | 57.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,081 | 42.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,241 | 14.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,307 | 5.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,450 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,288 | −11.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,419 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,190 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,228 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,371 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,478 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,315 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,381 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,262 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,508 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,354 | −10.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,233 | −8.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,354 people living in Troy. These people lived in 571 households, and 327 of these were families. The population density was about 1,923 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Troy were White (98.34%).
About 26.2% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (43.0%) were married couples. About 37.2% of households were made up of people living alone. Also, 22.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Troy was 41 years old. About 20.1% of the population was under 18. About 19.4% of the population was 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Troy was about $27,426 per year. For families, the average income was about $41,667 per year. About 21.1% of all people in Troy lived below the poverty line. This included 13.0% of those under 18 and 18.6% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Troy
Troy has been home to several notable people:
- Mary Canfield Ballard (1852–1927) was a poet and hymnwriter.
- Pat Ballard (1899–1960) was a songwriter. He wrote famous songs like "Mr. Sandman".
- Henry P. Davison (1867–1922) was a banker. He was the first Chairman of the International League of Red Cross Societies.
- Samuel M. Smead (1830–1898) was a newspaper editor and a politician.
- Ellen Oliver Van Fleet (1842-1893) was also a poet and hymnwriter.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (Pensilvania) para niños
